Pistons Blow 9-Point Lead Late in Regulation, Losing to Cavs in OT and Are on Brink of Elimination

Mitch Albom: Cade Cunningham, Pistons outshined by Cavs starting stars

Mitch Albom: Overtime showed it plain enough – when stars are supposed to take over, Cavs starters did, while Cade Cunningham was left in the dark.

Cavaliers rally late, beat Pistons for 3-2 lead in NBA Playoff semifinals

By ReutersPublished On 14 May 202614 May 2026James Harden scored 30 points and Donovan Mitchell added 21, including seven in ‌overtime, as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 and take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.Max Strus ⁠had 20 points and eight rebounds and ⁠Evan Mobley added 19 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the Cavaliers, who snapped a five-game road playoff losing streak on W…

Pistons hosed by controversial no-call, but can only blame themselves for late collapse in loss to Cavs

What looked like a foul by the Cavaliers would have sent Detroit to the foul line in the final seconds

Should Cavs have been called for a foul at end of regulation of Game 5 OT win? Referee addresses controversial no-call

DETROIT — An epic ending to Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals is shrouded in controversy.

Niyo: Pistons' won't easily shake this Game 5 collapse

The Pistons suddenly face elimination after letting a pivotal Game 5 slip away Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena.

Pistons blow 9-point lead late in regulation, losing to Cavs in OT and are on brink of elimination

The Detroit Pistons put themselves on the brink of elimination again in the NBA playoffs, blowing a nine-point lead late in regulation of an overtime setback.